Rymer Liriano heads back to the Padres dugout after striking out in his first MLB at-bat. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

The San Diego Padres designated prospect Rymer Liriano for assignment Friday to make room on their 40-man roster for former Chicago White Sox infielder Alexei Ramirez, who signed a one-year contract with the Friars.

After missing the entire 2013 season as he recovered from reconstructive elbow surgery, Liriano made his major-league debut for the Padres in 2014. He batted only .220 in 38 big-league games, prompting the outfielder’s return to Triple-A El Paso for the 2015 season. He batted .292 with 14 HR, 64 RBI and 18 SB in 131 games with the Chihuahuas.

Rymer Liriano swings at a pitch while playing for the Fort Wayne TinCaps in 2011. (Photo by Craig Wieczorkiewicz/The Midwest League Traveler)